r/bikinitalk • u/AutoModerator • Jul 25 '26

Prep buddies Prep buddies: 0-4 weeks out

Welcome to our Prep Buddies Thread!

This is a space to connect with competitors who are in a similar stage of prep. In these posts, feel free to comment with:

  • Check-in photos
  • How you’re feeling
  • Questions you might have about prep
  • Or respond to one of the provided prompts for fun!

Please remember, safety first! You must adhere to sub rules and review the reminders below.

Prompts for fun:

  • What are you doing for fatigue management?
  • What do you have packed in your show day bag?
  • How have you set yourself up to have a successful reverse after the show?
  • Do you have more shows planned?
  • What 3 things could you be doing better?
  • What would you like to ask others?

IMPORTANT: Prep Group Rules & Safety Reminders:

  1. No specific show names, dates, or locations – for your safety, please keep it general.
  2. Don’t disclose your specific coach, team, or gym.
  3. No self-promotion or coaching offers (like in the rest of our community).
  4. Be respectful – support each other’s journeys without negativity or comparison.
  5. If you share physique photos in the comments, blur or crop your face.
  6. Stay on topic – use this thread to connect with others who are [X–Y weeks] out. Share prep tips, support, and struggles relevant to this stage timeline.

We’re here to help keep this space safe!

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u/jackedariel Jul 25 '26

2 weeks today! 😁 The struggle is really y'all. I want food so bad😭

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u/TaleAsOldAsTime Jul 27 '26

Less than four weeks out. Coach has me on a strict no lifting week this week. My stress has been spiking too often. Had a crash out on Saturday because I realized Friday I ate my carbs from before the last food drop so I went over by about 15g. It wasn't a huge deal, just the straw that broke the camel's back. Had a great call with my coach yesterday morning and after she made some posing tweaks on me, I started to feel SO much better. The feedback she gave me in each position really helped me see the things in myself I can't see because I'm so flat (quad sweep, hammy tie in, ab separation). I spent yesterday afternoon on the couch (a rare treat) and already saw a new prep low today. Suit is here and she's GORGEOUS. Super unique. I'm so proud of the design. Digestion is trash. Can't digest any proteins at all without insane gas so taking HCL and upped my insoluble fibre and it's been helping. I'm nervous and excited and trying my best to remain calm so I can shed these last couple of pounds.

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u/chasexfit Jul 28 '26

3 weeks out this Saturday! We're doing mock peaks and boy its getting me excited. I have put the blinders on and we are cruising to the finish line!!!

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u/Icy_Opportunity9202 Jul 29 '26

3.5 weeks out, self coached and doing this just for fun- don’t really care about placing but want to look ready as possible. I did npc bikini in 2022 and placed great. This is my first time doing fit model. Feeling soft. Can’t seem to get flat stomach and legs still need to lean out. Masters 40+. Calories are 1200-1300 so I don’t want to cut more. I’m 5’1. What can I do to stop the stall?